Installation Procedure
- Install the heat shield to the hood latch cable.
- Attach the mechanic's wire to the exterior end of the cable.
- Using the mechanic's wire as an aid, guide the cable underneath the sound insulation and pass the exterior portion of the cable through the cowl panel.
- Install the cable to the release handle.
- Seat the cable grommet to the cowl panel.
- Install the release handle to the knee bolster.
- Install the screws that retain the release handle to the knee bolster.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 2 N.m (18 lb in).
- Route the cable as previously noted.
- Attach the cable to the retainers on the inner fender.
- Install the cable to the hood latch assembly.
- Install the hood latch. Refer to Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Replacement .
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
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